The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has been updated to include a new set of Nigerian words in its diction. The new words reflect the everyday life of an average Nigerian and the exciting street mannerisms and Pidgin English, which are fast gaining acceptability across Africa and beyond. Reflecting ethnic nationalities as well as demographics, the new…
The rush by Nigerians to leave the country for greener pasture reached its crescendo in the new year as 32,462 persons have so far applied for international passports and uploaded their documents from the Nigeria Immigration Service site between January 8 and 21,2024. Of these applications, 15,113 have reportedly been approved for biometric capture and…
The Home Office of the United Kingdom on Monday announced that it had commenced the implementation of its policy banning Nigerian students and other overseas students from bringing in dependants via the study visa route. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Home Office reiterated that only those on postgraduate research or government-sponsored scholarship…
Four stowaways have been rescued off the southeast coast of Brazil after spending 13 days at sea hidden in the hull of a ship from Nigeria. According to federal police, the men rescued claimed to be Nigerians but did not carry any documents confirming their origin. A police official told AFP the…
